Kirk Mueller is a good coach, don't let anyone tell you different. All those years Montreal survived off of having an amazing powerplay, he was a big part of it. He just didn't fit with the roster he was handed in Carolina, since that team basically begins and ends with Eric Staal, and the two didn't really seem to click.

13 coaches in 20 years. 2 of which come from the same (small) city in Prince Edward Island. I only point this out because I am from the same city and have known both these men since I was born, and have been coached by both of them.

The guy coached in the QMJHL with St. John for three years, came first every single year, went to the leagues finals all three years, won the league championship twice out of those three season, won the memorial cup once and won CHL coach of the year twice.

The Panthers are getting one of the best coaches in the CHL in recent memory, to go with all the young players they have. This is a very good fit for them.

I completely forgot that Huberdeau played for St. John. If they have had success together, and with what an amazing prospect Huberdeau is... Yeah, that connection is going to be huge. I imagine actual Panthers fans are pretty happy with this hiring.

How interesting! I've not seen that consistently in the media. I will admit that I thought the SeaDogs were in Newfoundland. I was kind of confused as to how they could support both QMJHL and ECHL teams.

And had one of the best teams in CHL history. Seriously stacked. Had Huberdeau of course, Nathan Beaulieu, Jurco and some others I'm forgetting. Team could have competed with the 2013 Mooseaheads or the 2005 London Knights.

I studied French in high school, and my Quebecoise grandmother was pretty excited about it. We tried to talk to each other...between my novice level, the 50 years since she'd spoken it regularly and the Québécois...it just didn't work out.

I really wish I'd tried harder now. Would be cool to understand all the hockey players! And, you know, bond with grandma.

Haha no nobody actually has anything against Detroit tbh. I mean a part from division rivalries and such. They are actually a very respected organization. However their fans like to remind everyone about their successes to the point that it can become frustrating. And no, usually I'm not that cold!

It's all in good fun. Personally I love and respect the habs and their history. Wings fans just love mentioning how great our players are, how great our staff is, how long our post season streak is, how our streak is longer than some teams have been around, all of our cups. I only mention it for the reaction though.